A hang tag is the first thing a customer touches before they buy, so it should look the part. At Yard Sign Plus, custom hang tags print in full color on premium cardstock, with the weight, finish, and hole placement you choose. Put your brand on the front and price, size, or care details on the back. Free proof in about 1 hour. No minimums. Ships next business day.
What Is a Hang Tag?
A hang tag is a printed card that attaches to a product, usually with string or ribbon through a punched hole. Retailers and brands use them for pricing, sizing, care instructions, and branding. The cardstock is sturdy enough to hold its shape and accommodate a clean hole punch.
Most hang tags print on both sides, with the logo up front and the working details on the back. String and hole options let you match the tag to how the product hangs, folds, or ships.
Where Custom Hang Tags Work Best
Hang tags fit almost any physical product, but a few uses come up again and again. These are the jobs our customers order for most.
Clothing and Apparel Tags
Clothing hang tags carry your brand, size, and price where a shopper looks first. A well-designed tag gives a clothing rack a polished, finished look. Print size and care details on the back so the front stays clean and brand-forward.
Product and Retail Tags
Product hang tags handle pricing and branding across a whole shelf. They keep your look consistent from item to item and give staff a fast way to mark price and SKU. Heavier stock can give a product a more premium feel at the point of sale.
Food, Beverage, and Bottle Tags
Bottle and gift tags work when the product has no flat surface for a label. Use them for flavor, batch, or origin details on specialty food and drink. A tag also gives small-batch makers room for a story the label cannot fit.
Event, Gift, and Favor Tags
Gift and favor tags make wedding favors, party gifts, and event giveaways look intentional. Tie them to jars, bags, or boxes to name the item or thank a guest. Planners building a full look can pull matching pieces from our event signage and products and our wedding signs and favors.
Small Business and Branding Tags
Branding tags can be a cost-effective way for a small business to look established. Add your logo, a social handle, or a short thank-you and attach it to anything you sell or ship. Owners running local promotions can pair tags with our custom door hangers and other business advertising products.
Custom Hang Tag Printing Made Easy
Hang tag printing at Yard Sign Plus starts with your design. Upload your own print-ready file or build one with our online design tool. Once your order is placed, we send a free proof in about 1 hour. Review it, request changes at no charge, and approve. We print and ship the next business day.
No minimums. Order a short run for a single product line or several thousand for a full catalog. No setup fees. No hidden charges at checkout. Based in Houston, we are a local sign manufacturer shipping custom hang tags across the U.S.
Large orders may qualify for volume pricing through our bulk order program.
Hang Tag Specs and Options
Weight, finish, and attachment shape how the tag feels in hand. Use the options below to build the right tag for your product.
Cardstock Weights
Custom hang tags print on premium cardstock in three weights:
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14pt for lighter tags on high-volume runs and short-term retail
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16pt for a sturdy everyday option designed for retail use
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18pt for the heaviest stock we offer and a more premium feel at the point of sale
Finishes
Choose a matte, gloss, or uncoated finish. Matte is a clean, low-glare finish that photographs well. Gloss gives colors more depth for branded and boutique tags. Uncoated accepts pen and marker, which works for a handmade look or when staff write a price or note by hand.
Hole, String, and Shape
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Hole punch: A standard punched hole is placed to match how your product hangs.
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String or ribbon: Add string, twine, or ribbon so tags arrive ready to attach.
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Custom die-cut shapes: Rounded corners and custom outlines are available through our custom die cut printing. Send your measurements through our contact us page for a custom shape or size.
Choosing the Right Cardstock Weight
The right cardstock weight depends on how the tag will be handled and used. A 14pt tag keeps costs down on a big giveaway or a seasonal promotion where the tag is seen once and tossed. For premium products, a heavier stock may better complement the product’s presentation.
Step up to 16pt for everyday retail and apparel, where tags get flipped, hung, and re-hung all day. Choose 18pt when you want a thicker, more premium tag to complement the product. Heavier stock costs a little more per tag, but on a boutique or gift item that difference is what makes the packaging feel finished rather than cheap.
What to Put on a Hang Tag
Keep the front simple and let the back do the work. The front usually holds your logo and product name, while the back handles price, size, care instructions, a QR code, or a social handle. Use a readable type size and sufficient contrast so the tag remains easy to read at arm’s length. For guidance, our guides to the best colors for yard signs and the best fonts for yard signs translate well to small-format print.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hang tag?
A hang tag is a printed card that attaches to a product with string or ribbon through a punched hole. Brands use them for pricing, sizing, care details, and branding.
What cardstock weights can I choose?
Hang tags print on 14pt, 16pt, or 18pt cardstock. Heavier stock reads as more premium and holds up better to daily handling, while 14pt keeps costs down on high-volume runs.
What finishes are available?
Choose matte, gloss, or uncoated. Matte and uncoated both take a pen if you plan to write on the tag, while gloss gives branded designs more color depth.
Is string included?
String, twine, and ribbon are available so your tags arrive ready to attach. A punched hole comes standard, placed to match how your product hangs.
How fast can I get custom hang tags?
Once you approve your free proof, we print and ship the next business day. You get that proof in about 1 hour after you submit your design. Visit our shipping information page for current delivery timelines by region.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can order with no minimum and no setup fees. Larger runs can go through our bulk order program page for volume pricing.
Can you print on both sides?
Yes. Double-sided printing keeps the front brand-forward while the back carries price, care, or a QR code.
Can I get a custom shape?
Yes. Rounded corners and custom outlines are available through our custom die cut printing, so your tag is not limited to a standard rectangle.
Do you print parking permit tags?
For tags that hang from a rearview mirror, order our custom parking passes, which are built for permits, dates, and numbering.
Order your custom hang tags with no minimums, no setup fees, and a free proof in about an hour. They ship the next business day.
